Sirens and bad weather are a coincidence this time

Officials testing tornado alarms during winter weather advisory

4:40 AM,
Mar. 7, 2013

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Marion Star staff report

Sirens that could be blaring across the state this morning will probably not be for hazardous weather.

The Ohio statewide tornado drill will be at 9:50 a.m. The purpose of this drill is to test local emergency alert systems. At the same time, local schools and businesses are asked to practice tornado drills.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office will be setting off tornado sirens in the county around this time. ...